Cat's eye irritated and bleeding from grooming. When to see vet?

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The inner corner of my cat's eye has been looking irritated for the past couple weeks. I think she maybe scratched the skin near her eye while grooming, or groomed too aggressively. I tried gently cleaning it with a damp cotton ball and it started to heal, but it became irritated and started bleeding when she groomed again. I'm not sure how serious this is and if it will heal with time or if I should take her to the vet. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting! If you've tried managing at home but it has not gotten better, I would recommend Willow be seen by her veterinarian. It could be a puncture wound, scratch, or a draining tract from an infected or abscessed tooth root. It may also be secondary to an actual eye infection. Your veterinarian will do an eye exam and evaluate her lesion, mouth, and teeth to help determine what the cause may be. Willow may need to go home with antibiotics and other medications as needed. I hope this helps!

Cat's eye irritated and bleeding from grooming. When to see vet?

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